Anthony McCarthy hails from Eugene, OR and brings with him an astonishing ability to touch the hearts of listeners. This singer-songwriter approaches acoustic guitar, piano folk and more in his pop rock offerings and presents poignant melodies and heartfelt lyrics that break the barriers between people at the speed of light. His songwriting skills are evident with every piece and fans can only bask in the pleasure of hearing a McCarthy song.
Fortitude
McCarthy finds in music a companion, something to supply fortitude when times are rough and a mode of rejoicing when things are looking better. His fans are able to find the same gifts in his music, thanks to his keen understanding of music and man and his talented ability to translate his emotions into powerful songs. “Music has carried me over some very difficult times in my life emotionally. Sometimes it seemed like the only thing that kept my head above water while I was depressed was music. Music makes me feel many things and many ways. Music can soothe me, make me cry, give me goosebumps, make me laugh, make me happy and ecstatic, even.” McCarthy’s fans can say the same thing about his music.
Catharsis
Music is cathartic, a source of release. McCarthy imbues each of his songs with this ability, providing a salve to the soul for listeners. “Good music should affect the soul and create catharsis within. I write music that I personally would enjoy as a listener.” And by holding himself to a high standard of emotional honesty and by sticking to his artistic guns, McCarthy has found a musical voice that will distinguish itself from those around it.
Work
Work with McCarthy’s rock band The Rhythm Pimps will continue. He will be seeking label attention for his band early next year and will also be working hard on his solo material, in which he plays all instruments. Plans are brewing for a solo Anthony McCarthy CD. He is currently working with A&R Select, the leading A&R firm in Hollywood, CA.
Review
“Anthony McCarthy writes songs with real emotional impact, songs that leave you thinking, and feeling …” – A&R Select
Yay! "Incredible musician celebrates birthday in style" - Local awesome magazine! I hope you stay cool today, hard not to when you're wicked cool already! Happy Birthday!
I missed your show! Poor me, but lucky you- I hear you are playing with the mother f***in Wailers. That is amazingly cool... Hopefully I can make it, can my handsome friend put me & mine on a list of some kind? Wishful thinking? Namaste.
We're playing at the Territorial Winery (903 W. 3rd) in Eugene tomorrow 4/24 at 8pm. There's no cover, we're just trying to get a group of folks together. Come check us out!
Anthony I love it!! you sound amazing! i love your sound. i'm so happy for you that you've come so far, i've always thought you are just awesome...as a musician and a person. do us all a favor and keep on rockin'. i'm definately gonna catch some shows.
Heya' I am in town & getting ready to make the jump here, I have a couple shows in my hometown, but then I am back after the 5th of April. I would LOVE to play with you. Maybe do some recording? Let us rock together. It shall be-
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Hey Cutie, saw that you called, and I wanted to say Hi! in the mists of looking for a new place to live. Wanting to stay the the up country/North Shore area. places are so expensive though. But yet the ocean is still so Blue. Haa haa Aloha!
I misplaced the cd you gave me! can you send me the songs online? I miss the sing along (me horrendously out of tune) Guess what??? I may be heading back to eugene to leeeive!!!
hey mccarthy, your new song is beautiful, you're so sweet. yeppers we're gonna have to kick it hard very soon. serious style. i would love to peep your new place. call me whenever, i have mucho time. hope you're enjoying this winter. much love to ya'lls.
come play in newport for new years. dj time is rocking mundo and it won't be a party with out you. seriouly. i mean it. i'm working on renting a beach house or folks can crash at my house. spread the word... and you're awsome!
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